the 3Rs

The summary of discussion of the country break-out session 2 (Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Palau, Solomon Island, Viet Nam) at 7th Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific was made by session facilitator, Yasuhiko Hotta, Area Leader of SCP Area, IGES.

This report updates the 2001 Guidance Manual for Governments on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which provided a broad overview of the key issues, general considerations, and the potential benefits and costs associated with producer responsibility for managing the waste generated by their products put on the market. Since then, EPR policies...